Janet, the same thing happened to me in my 88GL. I was lucky, it turned out
to be the valve cover gasket, very cheap, and very easy to fix. The part is
$1, and most anyone can do it. A VW mechanic could do it in 5 minutes. my
.02.....

On 3/19/07, Janet Sanford <sanfordchef@cox.net> wrote:
>
> Okay my 88 wolfsburg weekender has black spots all over the back from what
> I have been told is "blow by."
>
> Does that mean I need a new engine?
>
> I am trying to decide whether to just find another or get this one fixed.
>
> I also have some body damage, but before I trade my great beach car in, I
> wanted the wise advice of the list.
>
> thanks,
>
> janet
> 86GL
> 88Wolfsburg Weekender
>

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Chris
88 Vanagon GL
02 Golf GLS TDI